Upcoming Webinar:
Coping with Christmas when Separated and Divorced
We are offering an evening session by Zoom on Tuesday, December 14th at 7pm
To register click below or click on the flyer for more information.
Please note that ReStart programs run in September and March of each year.
HAMILTON
All Hamilton Programs take place at the Chancery Office
700 King St. West, Hamilton
Tel. (905) 528-7988 ext 2249
From 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
LEVEL 1
Learning to Cope
Tuesday Evenings for Ten Weeks
To be determined for the Winter of 2022
Registration Form Coming Soon
LEVEL 2
Moving Forward
Tuesday Evenings for Ten Weeks
To be determined for the Winter of 2022
Registration Form Coming Soon
LEVEL 3
Enhancing Self Esteem
Wednesday Evenings for Ten Weeks
To be determined for the Winter of 2022
Registration Form Coming Soon
LEVEL 4
Reconnecting with Yourself and Others
Wednesday Evenings for Ten Weeks
To be determined for the Winter of 2022
Registration Form Coming Soon
For information on any of these programs
Call Teresa Hartnett at 905-528-7988 ext. 2250
To register contact Family Ministry Office at 905-528-7988 ext. 2249
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- Encyclical - Fratelli Tutti
- Grandparenting
- Grief Programs/Support
- Hope in Turmoil: Assisting Couples with a Difficult Prenatal Diagnosis
- Keys to Loving Relationships
- ReSTART Program: Support for Separated and Divorced
- Marriage Preparation
- Marriage Support
- Mental Health Support
- Natural Family Planning
- Palliative Care
(Support for the Sick and Dying) - Parenting/Family
- Parish Nursing Information Session
- Pornography Help
- Prepare / Enrich
- Resources
- Respect for Life
- Relationship Development
- Same-Sex Attraction
- Workshops
- World Meeting of Families 2022
Consider the Following for Separated and Divorced
Related: Retrouvaille (a lifeline for troubled marriages); Declaration of Nullity (Annulment)
Divorce and separation are painful periods in most people’s lives because they were not part of the plan when they married. This can be a time of both grief and pain. This is a time to look after yourself if you are going to ensure that your other responsibilities (children, job and/or family) do not suffer. For yourself and others in your life you care about, it is a time to work on being healthy and happy.
A few things to consider:
- Attend support groups (see below)
- Seek the help of a professional counselor as you transition into this new phase of your life.
- Get enough sleep every day.
- Eat healthy foods.
- Avoid alcohol.
- Exercise a few times a week.
- Do not dwell on what you could have done or should have done.
- Think carefully before dating again. You need time to heal.
- Listen to soothing music to calm yourself, even at bedtime.
- Pray daily for strength to get through this difficult time.
- Ask for help from friends and loved ones.
PLEASE NOTE: THE SUPPORT GROUP HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS.
Friday Support Group: All Are Welcome
This is an informal drop-in program and no registration is required:
In Hamilton it is held at the:
Chancery Office
700 King St. W.
The group meets 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 7:00 - 9:00pm.
Support Group meets from September to June.
ReStart: A Separation and Divorce Recovery Program
LEVEL 1
Learning to Cope
Recovering from the trauma of separation or divorce is not done alone. This program is designed to provide resources for those who are recently separated or divorced or have already filed for divorce. Our ten week session offers the tools to help men and women through the journey of initial stress, anger and guilt, to ultimate forgiveness, happiness and growth.
LEVEL 2
Moving Forward
This ten week self-help program is intended to help separated and divorced persons understand the process of healing and moving forward. The program will endeavour to help the participants move through the divorce process more effectively and with less emotional pain. Topics include the cycle of grief, establishing healthy boundaries, self-care, life balance and over-coming loneliness.
LEVEL 3
Enhancing Self-Esteem
This program provides the opportunity to increase your self-awareness and to learn specific skills for building positive self-esteem. Some of the issues covered are: taking responsibility for your thoughts and feelings, how to behave assertively, and setting realistic goals for the future.
LEVEL 4
Reconnecting
The major goal of this program is to guide participants in building a more aware, profound and healthy relationship with themselves. This awareness then provides a basis from which healthy relationships with others can grow.
